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VOCATION – WE ARE ALL CALLEDWhat part are you called to play in harvesting the fruits of God’s grace? Priesthood is not as common a call as marriage or other vocations. You may not think this call is for you. But how do you know? Why not contact your local priest or...

VOCATION – “I WILL FOLLOW YOU WHEREVER YOU MAY GO”Jesus Christ is our inspiration. Explore what priesthood has to offer. Contact your local priest or Fr Richard Healey, vocations director, on 0401 621 591,

VOCATION – WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Who is Jesus to you? In deepening our response to that question, we gradually also reveal who am I that God loves me so fully. And who I am, viewed by God, is core to my vocation....

THE SPIRIT IS CALLING: “YOU WILL RECEIVE POWER WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES”. Ever thought of priesthood – remember that it is not you alone who would live this life of service. The Holy Spirit is your strength and guide. Contact your local priest or Fr Richard...

“A PEACE THE WORLD CANNOT GIVE”:This is what Jesus offers in today’s Gospel. How can we obtain that peace? Rather than asking what should I do with my life, do I ever stop and wonder what God wants me to do with my life? It is not an easy question, and we may...

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF BISHOP WILLIAM MURRAY:Bishop William Edward Murray, Emeritus Bishop of Wollongong, died peacefully at 5.10pm on Sunday, 21 April 2013, at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home, Randwick. Bishop Murray, the Second Bishop of Wollongong, served...

I WANT TO ANSWER GOD’S CALL... BUT:It is normal to have doubts and fears about a potential call to priesthood and religious life. However, how much could you lose if this were the path which would bring you most happiness in your life? What does it cost to stir...

REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS – PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER – HAVE YOUR SAYBishop Peter Ingham invites parish communities in each region to now gather and have our say about what we believe is the best way to configure ourselves to be bearers of Christ’s love. Come along to...

REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS – PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER – HAVE YOUR SAYBishop Peter Ingham invites parish communities in each region to now gather and have our say about what we believe is the best way to configure ourselves to be bearers of Christ’s love. Come along to...

REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS – PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER – HAVE YOUR SAYBishop Peter Ingham invites parish communities in each region to now gather and have our say about what we believe is the best way to configure ourselves to be bearers of Christ’s love. Come along to...

REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS – PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER – HAVE YOUR SAYBishop Peter Ingham invites parish communities in each region to now gather and have our say about what we believe is the best way to configure ourselves to be bearers of Christ’s love. Come along to...

YOUR VOCATIONEach of us is precious in God’s eyes, and for each of us, God invites us into fullness of life. What is God calling you to be? Priests, deacons, religious, single, married – we all are called to special vocations. Speak to your priest today to find out...

YOUR VOCATIONEach of us is precious in God’s eyes, and for each of us, God invites us into fullness of life. What is God calling you to be? Priests, deacons, religious, single, married – we all are called to special vocations. Speak to your priest today to find out...

PARISHES PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE BY WORKING TOGETHER – JOIN OUR PARISH SESSIONOur parish information sessions on Parishes Working Together – addressing current and future pastoral needs in the Diocese of Wollongong are generating much discussion about parishes in our...

YOUR VOCATIONEach of us is precious in God’s eyes, and for each of us, God invites us into fullness of life. What is God calling you to be? Priests, deacons, religious, single, married – we all are called to special vocations. Speak to your priest today to find out...

YOUR VOCATIONEach of us is precious in God’s eyes, and for each of us, God invites us into fullness of life. What is God calling you to be? Priests, deacons, religious, single, married – we all are called to special vocations. Speak to your priest...

PARISHES PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE BY WORKING TOGETHER– YOUR VOICE IS NEEDEDOur Diocese is growing and to plan for our future we are asking parishes to work together to make sure our planning and process of change will strengthen us in our roles as...